Program Resources
- Training Opportunities
- Caregiver Health
- Infant and Child Health
- Safety Resources
- Additional Resources
- Translated Resources
IDOH Child Passenger Safety Technician
To become a Child Passenger Safety Technician, visit the Safe Kids website. IDOH offers a reimbursement program to cover the costs of the training where recipients can be reimbursed up to $200 for taking the 3- to 4-day training. Anyone that works in the public health field, specifically those who work with children, are eligible.
Please contact Maria Cariaso at mcariaso@health.in.gov for more information.
Lactation Training information is available here.
Perinatal mental health training is available through Postpartum Support International (PSI), covering a variety of topics. More information is available at:
- Depression During Pregnancy & Postpartum | Postpartum Support International (PSI)
- Certification in Perinatal Mental Health | Postpartum Support International (PSI)
- Training | Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Safe Sleep training module for home visitors to understand the guidance for safe sleep and be able to provide education and support to families. Information available at: https://www.train.org/indiana/course/1114184/details
ECHO Case Conferencing is sponsored by My Healthy Baby in partnership with the WeCare program of Marion County. These sessions are designed to offer ongoing learning opportunities on topics relevant to the perinatal home visitor. Topics change each month and ECHO Sessions are on the first Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Please register for upcoming sessions here: Registration Link
- ECHO session recordings:
- To view the recording of the last session, please use this link: https://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/t/1_ex5pjfjq.
- Find all previous sessions here: https://iu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/playlist/dedicated/1_w7zp7zzy/.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) Training: The Indiana SANE Training Project provides advanced nursing educational opportunities, mentoring and support for Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to become trained, clinically competent and certified as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners. More information available here: https://www.usi.edu/southwest-indiana-area-health-education-center/indiana-sane-training-project.
BREATHE Training – BREATHE is a tobacco cessation program. The curriculum is research and evidence based. The website linked provides more information on the program and how providers can become trained. - https://justbreathein.org/
Consultations for Healthcare Providers in Addiction, Mental Health and Perinatal Psychiatry Program (CHAMP) - The program is intended for use by any health care provider in Indiana who sees adult or perinatal patients experiencing mental health concerns and substance use disorders to directly speak with a psychiatrist about a specific patient case or general questions. - Indiana Consultations for Healthcare Providers in Addiction, Mental Health, and Perinatal Psychiatry Program (CHAMP) | IU School of Medicine
Breastfeeding
The Indiana Department of Heath’s (IDOH) website includes information about the state’s breastfeeding plan, baby-friendly hospitals, data, and information on postnatal donation: https://www.in.gov/health/dnpa/nutrition/breastfeeding/
- The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website has breastfeeding data/statistics, educational resource library, and guidelines and recommendations on storing human milk: https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/index.htm
Tobacco
- The IDOH website includes information on partnerships to help support tobacco cessation programs, information on Helping Hoosiers Quit Program, state data, and public policies: https://www.in.gov/health/tpc/home/
- The CDC website has fact sheets, tobacco cessation information, and state specific data: Smoking and Tobacco Use | Smoking and Tobacco Use | CDC
Immunizations
- The IDOH Immunization website provides information on vaccine recommendations, training and resources, provider map, and immunization data dashboards: https://www.in.gov/health/immunization/
- The CDC website has immunization schedules during different life stages, pregnancy, and for travelers: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/index.html
Pregnancy
- The IDOH Genomics and Newborn Screening website has information on how to prevent birth defect, including recommendations on folic acid: https://www.in.gov/health/gnbs/birth-defect-and-nbs-condition-info/birth-defect-prevention
- The Mayo Clinic website has in-depth information, resources, and answers frequently asked questions around pregnancy spacing and family planning: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/in-depth/family-planning/art-20044072
Nutrition
- The IDOH Women, Infants and Children (WIC) website has information on services provided, eligibility and applying, local offices and additional information for families: https://www.in.gov/health/wic/wic-clients
- The Family and Social Services Administration and the IDOH Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity websites have information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and nutritional education program (SNAP-Ed):
Mental Health
- Direct Services:
- The Division of Mental Health and Addiction certifies all Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC) in the state of Indiana. The following CMHCs offer outpatient mental health services and are listed by county. An asterisk indicates the designated CMHC for that county: Community Mental Health Center Outpatient Mental Health Service Locations (in.gov)
- This directory helps find providers who have been trained in perinatal mood disorders: PSI Perinatal Mental Health Provider Directory | PSI Perinatal Mental Health Directory (psidirectory.com)
- This tool helps guide programs to recovery options in Indiana: INconnect | IN.gov
- Resources:
- This map shows NaloxBox locations and naloxone distribution centers around Indiana: Naloxone Distribution in Indiana - Overdose Lifeline
- The Harm Reduction Program is housed within the Division of HIV, STI, Viral Hepatitis and provides support to communities providing or considering providing, harm reduction and syringe service programming throughout the state. - Health: HIV/STI/Viral Hepatitis: Harm Reduction (in.gov)
Developmental milestones
- The First Steps website has information on services available to families, local program information and how to make referrals: https://indianafirststeps.org
- The CDC website linked, has developmental milestone checklists for infants and young children from ages 2 months – 5 years of age: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
Safe Sleep
- The Indiana Department of Health’s (IDOH) website is also linked where education and resources, data, and safe sleep provider maps can be found: https://www.in.gov/health/frp/safe-sleep/
- The National Institute of Health website has information regarding safe sleep. The website also has information on provider specific trainings and how to order materials: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/
Nutrition
- The IDOH Women, Infants and Children (WIC) website has information on services provided, eligibility and applying, local offices and additional information for families: https://www.in.gov/health/wic/wic-clients
- The Family and Social Services Administration and the IDOH Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity websites have information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and nutritional education program (SNAP-Ed):
Breastfeeding
- The Indiana Department of Heath’s (IDOH) website includes information about the state’s breastfeeding plan, baby-friendly hospitals, data, and information on postnatal donation: https://www.in.gov/health/dnpa/nutrition/breastfeeding/
- The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website has breastfeeding data/statistics, educational resource library, and guidelines and recommendations on storing human milk: https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/index.htm
Infant & Child Immunizations
- The IDOH Immunizations website provides information on vaccine recommendations and scheduling, school immunization requirements, provider map, and key information about individual vaccines: https://www.in.gov/health/immunization/parents-and-patients
- The CDC website has immunization schedules for infants and children: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/index.html
Newborn Screening
- The IDOH Genomics and Newborn Screening website has information on newborn screening, including translated materials for families: https://www.in.gov/health/gnbs/information-for-providers/resources-for-providers
- The IDOH Early Hearing and Detection and Intervention (EHDI) website provides information on the universal newborn hearing screening, audiology facilities, and resources for families: https://www.in.gov/health/mch/families/ehdi-early-hearing-detection-and-intervention/#tab-637945-Universal_Newborn_Hearing_Screening
Lead & Healthy Homes
- The IDOH Lead & Healthy Homes website has information on sources of lead, health effects of lead exposure and preventing lead toxicity: https://www.in.gov/health/lead-and-healthy-homes-division/information-for-parents-caregivers
Car Seat Safety
- Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations are places where parents and caregivers can make an appointment to have their child safety seat inspected by a certified child passenger safety technician. The certified child passenger safety technician will evaluate the way that the child is currently traveling, check the child's current restraint for recalls, proper fit and proper installation. To find the nearest car seat stations in your county: https://www.in.gov/cji/traffic-safety/occupant-protection/children/child-safety-seat-inspection-stations
- The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute website linked has resources about proper car seat use for children and child passenger safety guidance: https://www.in.gov/cji/traffic-safety/occupant-protection/children
Data Resources
- The Indiana Department of Health website has statewide and regional data on birth outcomes and maternal & infant mortality rates in Indiana: https://www.in.gov/health/mch/data/infant-mortality/
- The CDC website has fact sheets, maternal and infant health data/statistics, educational and external resources, and guidance to help support healthy pregnancy outcomes for mothers and babies: Maternal and Infant Health: An Overview | Maternal Infant Health | CDC
Breastfeeding:
Document (s) | English | Spanish | Swahili | Burmese | Marshallese | Haitian Creole | Haka Chin | |
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Checklist for Positioning and Latch | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | |
Signs of a Good Feeding 2021 | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | |
Weaning Your Breastfeeding Baby | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link |
Dental:
Document (s) | English | Spanish | Swahili | Burmese | Marshallese | Haitian Creole | Haka Chin |
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Dental Pamphlet 1 | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link |
Dental Pamphlet 2 | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link |
Mental Health and Depression:
Document (s) | English | Spanish | Swahili | Burmese | Marshallese | Haitian Creole | Haka Chin |
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Depression Screening: EPDS Document | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link |
Perinatal Depression | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link |
My Postpartum Wellbeing Plan | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link |
Document | English | Spanish | Swahili | Burmese | Marshallese | Haitian Creole | Hakha Chin | Tigrinya | Pashto | Arabic | French | Dari | Kinyarwanda |
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Mental Health Brochure | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link |
Safe Sleep:
Document | English | Spanish | Swahili | Burmese | Marshallese | Haitian Creole | Haka Chin |
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National Institute of Health (NIH): | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link |
Tobacco and Vaping:
Document (s) | English | Spanish | Swahili | Burmese | Marshallese | Haitian Creole | Haka Chin |
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Smoking/Vaping during-Pregnancy | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link |
How Smoking/Vaping Affects Children | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link |
Making a Plan to Keep Your Child Healthy | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link |
Pregnancy and Secondhand Smoke/Vapor | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link |
Making your Home & Car Smoke/Vape Free | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link |
Don't see a resource you are looking for?
Email IDOHHomeVisiting@health.in.gov for more information.